{"id":281271,"date":"2025-06-08T10:36:11","date_gmt":"2025-06-08T10:36:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/peraltafinancing.com\/alabama\/mike-densmore-businessman-and-pastor-announces-mayoral-run-in-alexander-city\/"},"modified":"2025-06-08T10:36:11","modified_gmt":"2025-06-08T10:36:11","slug":"mike-densmore-businessman-and-pastor-announces-mayoral-run-in-alexander-city","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fivemor.com\/?p=281271","title":{"rendered":"Mike Densmore, businessman and pastor, announces mayoral run in Alexander City"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<p data-start=\"154\" data-end=\"374\">Businessman and local pastor Mike Densmore announced Thursday that he is running for mayor of Alexander City, pledging to be a voice for residents and bring his decades of experience to local government.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"376\" data-end=\"674\">\u201cAs mayor, I will listen to the people of Alex City, and I will represent their interests,\u201d said Densmore. \u201cWhen you are a public servant, you work for the people, and I believe my time in business and serving as a pastor in this community gives me a unique perspective on moving our city forward.\u201d<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"676\" data-end=\"895\">Born and raised in Alexander City, Densmore graduated from Benjamin Russell High School before earning a Bachelor of Science degree in Education at Auburn University, where he played on the football and wrestling teams.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"897\" data-end=\"1125\">Densmore began his career as a teacher and coach at Gadsden City Schools and later worked for three decades at the Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company, retiring as director of Global Strategic Planning and Organization Development.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1127\" data-end=\"1432\">In addition to his business background, Densmore has served as a pastor for over 40 years and has been active in community and charitable organizations, including chairing the Russell Medical Foundation Strategic Planning Committee and holding leadership roles with the Chamber of Commerce and United Way.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1434\" data-end=\"1710\">\u201cAt Goodyear, I served on the site selection team, so I know what makes a city desirable to potential investors and how to take Alex City to the next level,\u201d said Densmore. \u201cAs mayor, I will leverage my three decades of business experience to foster a pro-growth environment.\u201d<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1712\" data-end=\"1838\">Densmore emphasized that his campaign will prioritize education, economic growth, infrastructure and overall quality of life.<\/p>\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-6\" style=\"margin: 8px auto; text-align: center; display: block; clear: both;\">\n<div class=\"zox-post-ad-wrap\"><span class=\"zox-ad-label\">Advertisement. 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